Arthur Seligman
9th Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1931 – September 25, 1933
LieutenantAndrew W. Hockenhull
Preceded byRichard C. Dillon
Succeeded byAndrew W. Hockenhull
15th Mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico
In office
1910–1912
Preceded byJose D. Sena
Succeeded byCelso Lopez
Personal details
Born(1871-06-14)June 14, 1871
Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory
DiedSeptember 25, 1933(1933-09-25) (aged 62)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrankie E. Harris
Children2

Arthur Seligman (June 14, 1871 – September 25, 1933) was an American businessman and politician. He served in several offices in New Mexico, including mayor of Santa Fe and governor.

Early life and education

Seligman was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, the son of Bernard and Frances Seligman.[1] In 1887, he graduated from the Swarthmore College Preparatory School, and in 1889 he graduated from Union Business College.

Career

After completing his education, Seligman became active in his family's business enterprises. He was also president of the Seligman Brothers mercantile firm (1903–1926), president of the La Fonda Building Corporation (1920–1926), president of the First National Bank (1924–1933); and auditor and board of directors member of the Northern New Mexico Loan Association.

A Democrat, Seligman was heavily involved in New Mexico's politics throughout his life. His party leadership positions included: chairman of the Santa Fe Democratic County Central Committee (1895–1911), chairman of the territorial Democratic Committee (1895–1911), chairman of the state Democratic committee (1912–1922); and delegate to the Democratic National Committee (1920–1933).

Seligman was also involved in government at the local, county, and state levels throughout his career. He served as member of the state Irrigation Commission (1904–1906), member of the New Mexico Board of Equalization (1906–1908), chairman of Santa Fe County Commission (1910–1920); mayor of Santa Fe (1910–1912), and president of the state Educational Survey Commission (1921–1923).

In 1930, Seligman was elected governor. He was reelected in 1932 and served from January 1, 1931 until his death.

Personal life

Seligman and Franc E. Harris (1867–1937) of Cleveland, Ohio were married on July 4, 1896. They were the parents of a son, Otis (1898–1943), and an adopted daughter, Ritchie Seligman (1888–1966).

Seligman died in Santa Fe, and was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe.

References

  1. ↑ Golden, Harry; Rywell, Martin (1950). Jews in American History: Their Contribution to the United States of America. Bayonne, NJ: H. L. Martin Company. p. 231.

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